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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.36, 615.42 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.36, 615.42 and 121.79 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.36 : 615.42 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.36/615.42 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.36x = 615.42 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.36x = 74,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,948.92/410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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