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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.84, 629.12 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.84, 629.12 and 248.32 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.84 : 629.12 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.84/629.12 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.84x = 629.12 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.84x = 156,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,223.08/419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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