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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.30, 614.40 and 255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.30, 614.40 and 255.99 is: 383.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.30 : 614.40 = 255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.30/614.40 = 255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.30x = 614.40 × 255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.30x = 157,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,280.26/410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.33

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