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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.10, 613.85 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.10, 613.85 and 255.20 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.10 : 613.85 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.10/613.85 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.10x = 613.85 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.10x = 156,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,650.17/409.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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