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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 615.93 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 615.93 and 237.58 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 615.93 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/615.93 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 615.93 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 146,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,334.78/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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