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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.37, 616.37 and 256.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.37, 616.37 and 256.93 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.37 : 616.37 = 256.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.37/616.37 = 256.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.37x = 616.37 × 256.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.37x = 158,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,361.12/411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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