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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 616.09 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 616.09 and 237.56 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 616.09 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/616.09 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 616.09 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 146,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,359.29/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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