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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.94, 617.53 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.94, 617.53 and 206.31 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.94 : 617.53 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.94/617.53 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.94x = 617.53 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.94x = 127,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,402.61/411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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