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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.31, 615.87 and 248.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.31, 615.87 and 248.31 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.31 : 615.87 = 248.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.31/615.87 = 248.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.31x = 615.87 × 248.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.31x = 152,926.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,926.68/410.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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