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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 618.28 and 248.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 618.28 and 248.26 is: 371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 618.28 = 248.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/618.28 = 248.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 618.28 × 248.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 153,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,494.19/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.76

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