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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 617.31 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 617.31 and 247.16 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 617.31 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/617.31 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 617.31 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 152,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,571.25/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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