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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.96, 616.68 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.96, 616.68 and 205.52 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.96 : 616.68 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.96/616.68 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.96x = 616.68 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.96x = 126,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,740.07/410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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