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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 615.24 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 615.24 and 237.06 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 615.24 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/615.24 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 615.24 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 145,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,848.79/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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