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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 615.56 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 615.56 and 205.34 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 615.56 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/615.56 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 615.56 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 126,394.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,394.99/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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