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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.06, 920.38 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.06, 920.38 and 248.61 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.06 : 920.38 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.06/920.38 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.06x = 920.38 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.06x = 228,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,815.67/614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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