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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.84, 613.92 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.84, 613.92 and 248.37 is: 342.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.84 : 613.92 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.84/613.92 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.84x = 613.92 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.84x = 152,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,479.31/444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.77

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