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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.76, 920.08 and 248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.76, 920.08 and 248.48 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.76 : 920.08 = 248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.76/920.08 = 248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.76x = 920.08 × 248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.76x = 228,621.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,621.48/613.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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