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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.77, 618.11 and 238.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.77, 618.11 and 238.41 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.77 : 618.11 = 238.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.77/618.11 = 238.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.77x = 618.11 × 238.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.77x = 147,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,363.61/411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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