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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.79, 616.34 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.79, 616.34 and 191.52 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.79 : 616.34 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.79/616.34 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.79x = 616.34 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.79x = 118,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,041.44/410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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