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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.25, 920.79 and 248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.25, 920.79 and 248.75 is: 373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.25 : 920.79 = 248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.25/920.79 = 248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.25x = 920.79 × 248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.25x = 229,048.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,048.81/613.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.50

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