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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.77, 615.84 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.77, 615.84 and 205.24 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.77 : 615.84 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.77/615.84 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.77x = 615.84 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.77x = 126,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,390.90/410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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