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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.12, 614.99 and 255.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.12, 614.99 and 255.81 is: 383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.12 : 614.99 = 255.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.12/614.99 = 255.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.12x = 614.99 × 255.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.12x = 157,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,319.31/410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.60

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