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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.84, 918.57 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.84, 918.57 and 247.53 is: 371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.84 : 918.57 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.84/918.57 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.84x = 918.57 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.84x = 227,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,373.63/612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.02

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