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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 616.55 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 616.55 and 248.88 is: 373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 616.55 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/616.55 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 616.55 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 153,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,446.96/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.13

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