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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.11, 927.17 and 248.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.11, 927.17 and 248.09 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.11 : 927.17 = 248.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.11/927.17 = 248.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.11x = 927.17 × 248.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.11x = 230,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,015.73/618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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