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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.23, 615.30 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.23, 615.30 and 255.85 is: 383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.23 : 615.30 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.23/615.30 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.23x = 615.30 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.23x = 157,424.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,424.51/410.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.75

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