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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.64, 615.96 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.64, 615.96 and 240.72 is: 361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.64 : 615.96 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.64/615.96 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.64x = 615.96 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.64x = 148,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,273.89/410.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.08

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