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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 617.37 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 617.37 and 103.44 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 617.37 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/617.37 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 617.37 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 63,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,861.01/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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