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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 615.57 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 615.57 and 239.50 is: 358.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 615.57 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/615.57 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 615.57 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 147,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,429.02/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.83

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