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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 616.98 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 616.98 and 247.22 is: 370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 616.98 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/616.98 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 616.98 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 152,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,529.95/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.47

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