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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.68, 921.17 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.68, 921.17 and 248.70 is: 373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.68 : 921.17 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.68/921.17 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.68x = 921.17 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.68x = 229,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,099.06/613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.32

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