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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 616.29 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 616.29 and 248.51 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 616.29 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/616.29 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 616.29 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 153,154.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,154.23/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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