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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.62, 611.43 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.62, 611.43 and 236.50 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.62 : 611.43 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.62/611.43 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.62x = 611.43 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.62x = 144,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,603.20/407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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