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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 617.21 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 617.21 and 238.04 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 617.21 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/617.21 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 617.21 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 146,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,917.58/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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