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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.34, 617.08 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.34, 617.08 and 205.87 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.34 : 617.08 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.34/617.08 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.34x = 617.08 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.34x = 127,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,036.20/411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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