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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.87, 919.61 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.87, 919.61 and 247.71 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.87 : 919.61 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.87/919.61 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.87x = 919.61 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.87x = 227,795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,795.35/612.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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