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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 616.03 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 616.03 and 248.50 is: 372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 616.03 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/616.03 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 616.03 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 153,080.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,080.37/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.32

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