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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 615.60 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 615.60 and 248.50 is: 372.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 615.60 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/615.60 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 615.60 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 152,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,977.37/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.48

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