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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 613.32 and 246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 613.32 and 246.60 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 613.32 = 246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/613.32 = 246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 613.32 × 246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 151,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,244.71/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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