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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 616.52 and 256.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 616.52 and 256.76 is: 385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 616.52 = 256.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/616.52 = 256.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 616.52 × 256.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 158,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,297.68/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.26

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