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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.10, 615.18 and 255.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.10, 615.18 and 255.78 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.10 : 615.18 = 255.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.10/615.18 = 255.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.10x = 615.18 × 255.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.10x = 157,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,350.74/410.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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