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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.76 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.76 and 237.71 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.76 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.76 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.76 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 146,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,610.02/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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