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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.73, 920.51 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.73, 920.51 and 248.16 is: 372.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.73 : 920.51 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.73/920.51 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.73x = 920.51 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.73x = 228,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,438.30/613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.21

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