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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 616.61 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 616.61 and 237.41 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 616.61 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/616.61 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 616.61 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 146,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,387.47/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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