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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.90, 921.21 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.90, 921.21 and 248.64 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.90 : 921.21 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.90/921.21 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.90x = 921.21 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.90x = 229,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,049.65/613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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