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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.89, 616.01 and 248.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.89, 616.01 and 248.47 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.89 : 616.01 = 248.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.89/616.01 = 248.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.89x = 616.01 × 248.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.89x = 153,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,057.22/411.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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