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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.24, 617.01 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.24, 617.01 and 191.97 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.24 : 617.01 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.24/617.01 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.24x = 617.01 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.24x = 118,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,447.41/411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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