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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.95, 616.52 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.95, 616.52 and 237.73 is: 356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.95 : 616.52 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.95/616.52 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.95x = 616.52 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.95x = 146,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,565.30/410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.65

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