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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.37, 615.54 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.37, 615.54 and 204.87 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.37 : 615.54 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.37/615.54 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.37x = 615.54 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.37x = 126,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,105.68/410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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