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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 615.27 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 615.27 and 237.45 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 615.27 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/615.27 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 615.27 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 146,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,095.86/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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