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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.66, 617.02 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.66, 617.02 and 206.37 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.66 : 617.02 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.66/617.02 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.66x = 617.02 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.66x = 127,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,334.42/411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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