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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 615.71 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 615.71 and 150.52 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 615.71 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/615.71 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 615.71 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 92,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,675.92/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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