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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.28, 616.41 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.28, 616.41 and 237.94 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.28 : 616.41 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.28/616.41 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.28x = 616.41 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.28x = 146,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,667.05/411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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