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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 616.01 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 616.01 and 248.74 is: 372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 616.01 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/616.01 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 616.01 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 153,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,223.54/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.68

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