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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 615.18 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 615.18 and 248.06 is: 371.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 615.18 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/615.18 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 615.18 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 152,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,601.55/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.49

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