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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 918.81 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 918.81 and 247.50 is: 371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 918.81 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/918.81 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 918.81 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 227,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,405.48/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.01

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