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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 615.83 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 615.83 and 248.15 is: 371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 615.83 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/615.83 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 615.83 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 152,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,813.89/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.85

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