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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.30, 616.32 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.30, 616.32 and 248.58 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.30 : 616.32 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.30/616.32 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.30x = 616.32 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.30x = 153,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,204.83/411.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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