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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 616.01 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 616.01 and 205.34 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 616.01 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/616.01 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 616.01 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 126,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,487.39/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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