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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.86, 919.83 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.86, 919.83 and 247.91 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.86 : 919.83 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.86/919.83 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.86x = 919.83 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.86x = 228,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,035.06/612.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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