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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.99, 616.88 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.99, 616.88 and 257.09 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.99 : 616.88 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.99/616.88 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.99x = 616.88 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.99x = 158,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,591.24/410.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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