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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 628.68 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 628.68 and 248.72 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 628.68 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/628.68 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 628.68 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 156,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,365.29/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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