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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 617.88 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 617.88 and 247.59 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 617.88 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/617.88 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 617.88 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 152,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,980.44/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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