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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.87, 617.81 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.87, 617.81 and 240.75 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.87 : 617.81 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.87/617.81 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.87x = 617.81 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.87x = 148,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,736.55/411.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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