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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 617.25 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 617.25 and 238.56 is: 357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 617.25 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/617.25 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 617.25 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 147,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,251.16/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.49

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