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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.65, 615.65 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.65, 615.65 and 205.11 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.65 : 615.65 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.65/615.65 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.65x = 615.65 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.65x = 126,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,274.95/410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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