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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.04, 618.60 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.04, 618.60 and 238.88 is: 358.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.04 : 618.60 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.04/618.60 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.04x = 618.60 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.04x = 147,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,771.17/412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.63

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