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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.70, 920.51 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.70, 920.51 and 248.58 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.70 : 920.51 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.70/920.51 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.70x = 920.51 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.70x = 228,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,819.13/613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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