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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.97, 919.55 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.97, 919.55 and 247.86 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.97 : 919.55 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.97/919.55 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.97x = 919.55 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.97x = 227,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,920.28/612.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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