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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 614.78 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 614.78 and 256.16 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 614.78 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/614.78 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 614.78 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 157,482.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,482.04/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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