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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.56, 616.54 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.56, 616.54 and 205.82 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.56 : 616.54 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.56/616.54 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.56x = 616.54 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.56x = 126,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,896.26/411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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