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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 615.54 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 615.54 and 255.96 is: 384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 615.54 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/615.54 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 615.54 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 157,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,550.54/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.31

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