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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 615.90 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 615.90 and 294.96 is: 441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 615.90 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/615.90 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 615.90 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 181,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,665.86/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.75

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