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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.06, 612.72 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.06, 612.72 and 246.22 is: 368.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.06 : 612.72 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.06/612.72 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.06x = 612.72 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.06x = 150,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,863.92/409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.81

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