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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.21, 616.95 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.21, 616.95 and 248.94 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.21 : 616.95 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.21/616.95 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.21x = 616.95 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.21x = 153,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,583.53/411.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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