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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 616.80 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 616.80 and 248.88 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 616.80 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/616.80 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 616.80 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 153,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,509.18/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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