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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 617.06 and 240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 617.06 and 240.25 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 617.06 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/617.06 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 617.06 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 148,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,248.67/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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