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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.88, 618.51 and 248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.88, 618.51 and 248.39 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.88 : 618.51 = 248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.88/618.51 = 248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.88x = 618.51 × 248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.88x = 153,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,631.94/412.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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