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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.02 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.02 and 248.76 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.02 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.02 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.02 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 153,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,241.14/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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