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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.61, 617.58 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.61, 617.58 and 247.39 is: 371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.61 : 617.58 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.61/617.58 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.61x = 617.58 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.61x = 152,780.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,780.64/411.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.18

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