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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,373.34 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,373.34 and 248.57 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,373.34 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,373.34 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,373.34 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 341,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,371.12/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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