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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 616.64 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 616.64 and 237.69 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 616.64 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/616.64 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 616.64 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 146,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,567.97/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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