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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 920.27 and 248.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 920.27 and 248.25 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 920.27 = 248.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/920.27 = 248.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 920.27 × 248.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 228,457.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,457.03/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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