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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 616.29 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 616.29 and 237.14 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 616.29 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/616.29 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 616.29 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 146,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,147.01/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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