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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.95, 617.28 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.95, 617.28 and 247.10 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.95 : 617.28 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.95/617.28 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.95x = 617.28 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.95x = 152,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,526.80/411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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