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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.59 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.59 and 248.37 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.59 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.59 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.59 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 230,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,382.73/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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