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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.98, 615.54 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.98, 615.54 and 248.32 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.98 : 615.54 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.98/615.54 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.98x = 615.54 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.98x = 152,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,850.89/410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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