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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.61 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.61 and 248.77 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.61 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.61 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.61 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 153,395.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,395.46/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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