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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.68, 615.09 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.68, 615.09 and 248.03 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.68 : 615.09 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.68/615.09 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.68x = 615.09 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.68x = 152,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,560.77/410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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