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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.80, 618.74 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.80, 618.74 and 248.32 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.80 : 618.74 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.80/618.74 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.80x = 618.74 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.80x = 153,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,642.50/412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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