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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.76, 613.66 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.76, 613.66 and 246.76 is: 370.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.76 : 613.66 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.76/613.66 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.76x = 613.66 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.76x = 151,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,426.74/408.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.45

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