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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.81, 617.78 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.81, 617.78 and 206.17 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.81 : 617.78 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.81/617.78 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.81x = 617.78 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.81x = 127,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,367.70/411.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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