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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 616.69 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 616.69 and 248.93 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 616.69 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/616.69 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 616.69 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 153,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,513.56/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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