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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.70, 928.04 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.70, 928.04 and 248.59 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.70 : 928.04 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.70/928.04 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.70x = 928.04 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.70x = 230,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,703.25/618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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