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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.90, 920.70 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.90, 920.70 and 248.50 is: 372.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.90 : 920.70 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.90/920.70 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.90x = 920.70 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.90x = 228,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,793.95/613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.69

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