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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.72, 617.10 and 238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.72, 617.10 and 238.44 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.72 : 617.10 = 238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.72/617.10 = 238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.72x = 617.10 × 238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.72x = 147,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,141.32/411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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