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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.62, 920.73 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.62, 920.73 and 248.46 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.62 : 920.73 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.62/920.73 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.62x = 920.73 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.62x = 228,764.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,764.58/613.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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