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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.80, 617.56 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.80, 617.56 and 206.32 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.80 : 617.56 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.80/617.56 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.80x = 617.56 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.80x = 127,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,414.98/411.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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