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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.32, 615.44 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.32, 615.44 and 204.72 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.32 : 615.44 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.32/615.44 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.32x = 615.44 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.32x = 125,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,992.88/410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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