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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.57, 614.31 and 255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.57, 614.31 and 255.77 is: 382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.57 : 614.31 = 255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.57/614.31 = 255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.57x = 614.31 × 255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.57x = 157,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,117.72/410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.69

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