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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 616.99 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 616.99 and 248.98 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 616.99 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/616.99 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 616.99 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 153,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,618.17/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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