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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.78, 616.12 and 248.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.78, 616.12 and 248.11 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.78 : 616.12 = 248.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.78/616.12 = 248.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.78x = 616.12 × 248.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.78x = 152,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,865.53/410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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