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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.84, 615.56 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.84, 615.56 and 248.18 is: 371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.84 : 615.56 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.84/615.56 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.84x = 615.56 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.84x = 152,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771.84/410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.86

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