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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 613.25 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 613.25 and 246.32 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 613.25 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/613.25 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 613.25 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 151,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,055.74/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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