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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.12, 616.80 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.12, 616.80 and 256.80 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.12 : 616.80 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.12/616.80 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.12x = 616.80 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.12x = 158,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,394.24/411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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