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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.87, 920.80 and 248.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.87, 920.80 and 248.41 is: 372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.87 : 920.80 = 248.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.87/920.80 = 248.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.87x = 920.80 × 248.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.87x = 228,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,737.39/613.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.62

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