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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.29, 615.90 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.29, 615.90 and 248.57 is: 372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.29 : 615.90 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.29/615.90 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.29x = 615.90 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.29x = 153,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,093.02/411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.23

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