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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 927.12 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 927.12 and 247.90 is: 371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 927.12 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/927.12 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 927.12 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 229,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,833.05/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.83

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