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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.64, 927.54 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.64, 927.54 and 248.32 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.64 : 927.54 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.64/927.54 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.64x = 927.54 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.64x = 230,326.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,326.73/618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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