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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.07, 613.90 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.07, 613.90 and 255.22 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.07 : 613.90 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.07/613.90 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.07x = 613.90 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.07x = 156,679.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,679.56/409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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