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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 616.71 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 616.71 and 237.78 is: 356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 616.71 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/616.71 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 616.71 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 146,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,641.30/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.71

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