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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 616.41 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 616.41 and 248.97 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 616.41 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/616.41 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 616.41 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 153,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,469.91/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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