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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.36, 617.08 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.36, 617.08 and 272.24 is: 408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.36 : 617.08 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.36/617.08 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.36x = 617.08 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.36x = 167,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,993.86/411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.39

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