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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 615.89 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 615.89 and 205.26 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 615.89 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/615.89 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 615.89 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 126,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,417.58/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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