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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 616.16 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 616.16 and 237.65 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 616.16 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/616.16 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 616.16 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 146,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,426.15/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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