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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.95, 616.36 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.95, 616.36 and 205.30 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.95 : 616.36 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.95/616.36 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.95x = 616.36 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.95x = 126,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,538.71/410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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