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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.21, 615.39 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.21, 615.39 and 204.74 is: 307.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.21 : 615.39 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.21/615.39 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.21x = 615.39 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.21x = 125,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,996.49/410.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.15

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