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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 918.73 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 918.73 and 265.91 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 918.73 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/918.73 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 918.73 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 244,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,296.34/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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