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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.15, 616.08 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.15, 616.08 and 205.28 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.15 : 616.08 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.15/616.08 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.15x = 616.08 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.15x = 126,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,471.79/411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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