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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 615.36 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 615.36 and 248.16 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 615.36 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/615.36 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 615.36 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 152,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,707.74/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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