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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 614.75 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 614.75 and 236.73 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 614.75 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/614.75 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 614.75 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 145,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,528.58/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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