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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.69, 615.43 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.69, 615.43 and 256.79 is: 384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.69 : 615.43 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.69/615.43 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.69x = 615.43 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.69x = 158,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,034.99/410.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.80

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