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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.07, 615.38 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.07, 615.38 and 248.26 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.07 : 615.38 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.07/615.38 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.07x = 615.38 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.07x = 152,769.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,769.92/411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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