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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.58, 617.80 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.58, 617.80 and 206.38 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.58 : 617.80 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.58/617.80 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.58x = 617.80 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.58x = 127,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,501.56/411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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