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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.64, 616.50 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.64, 616.50 and 206.38 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.64 : 616.50 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.64/616.50 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.64x = 616.50 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.64x = 127,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,233.27/411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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