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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.94, 927.88 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.94, 927.88 and 248.51 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.94 : 927.88 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.94/927.88 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.94x = 927.88 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.94x = 230,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,587.46/618.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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