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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 611.04 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 611.04 and 246.09 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 611.04 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/611.04 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 611.04 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 150,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,367.78/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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