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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.16, 614.38 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.16, 614.38 and 256.16 is: 383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.16 : 614.38 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.16/614.38 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.16x = 614.38 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.16x = 157,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,379.58/410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.70

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