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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.27, 614.39 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.27, 614.39 and 255.96 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.27 : 614.39 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.27/614.39 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.27x = 614.39 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.27x = 157,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,257.98/410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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