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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.78, 617.52 and 238.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.78, 617.52 and 238.58 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.78 : 617.52 = 238.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.78/617.52 = 238.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.78x = 617.52 × 238.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.78x = 147,328.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,328.04/411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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