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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.70, 614.94 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.70, 614.94 and 256.32 is: 383.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.70 : 614.94 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.70/614.94 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.70x = 614.94 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.70x = 157,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,619.11/410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.79

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