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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 616.02 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 616.02 and 237.62 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 616.02 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/616.02 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 616.02 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 146,375.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,375.59/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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