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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 615.54 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 615.54 and 205.44 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 615.54 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/615.54 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 615.54 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 126,456.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,456.54/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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