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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.26, 616.40 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.26, 616.40 and 237.56 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.26 : 616.40 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.26/616.40 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.26x = 616.40 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.26x = 146,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,427.71/411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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