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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.02, 617.08 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.02, 617.08 and 237.86 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.02 : 617.08 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.02/617.08 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.02x = 617.08 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.02x = 146,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,778.65/411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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