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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.39, 616.77 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.39, 616.77 and 205.74 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.39 : 616.77 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.39/616.77 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.39x = 616.77 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.39x = 126,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,894.26/411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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