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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.23, 616.61 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.23, 616.61 and 246.72 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.23 : 616.61 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.23/616.61 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.23x = 616.61 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.23x = 152,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131.21/411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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