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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 616.78 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 616.78 and 237.87 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 616.78 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/616.78 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 616.78 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 146,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,713.76/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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