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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.59, 615.85 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.59, 615.85 and 247.15 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.59 : 615.85 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.59/615.85 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.59x = 615.85 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.59x = 152,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,207.33/411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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