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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.82, 918.98 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.82, 918.98 and 247.51 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.82 : 918.98 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.82/918.98 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.82x = 918.98 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.82x = 227,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,456.74/612.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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