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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 616.50 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 616.50 and 191.58 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 616.50 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/616.50 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 616.50 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 118,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,109.07/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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