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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 615.50 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 615.50 and 248.52 is: 372.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 615.50 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/615.50 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 615.50 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 152,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,964.06/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.39

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