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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.62, 616.50 and 248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.62, 616.50 and 248.96 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.62 : 616.50 = 248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.62/616.50 = 248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.62x = 616.50 × 248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.62x = 153,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,483.84/411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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