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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.12, 614.40 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.12, 614.40 and 247.12 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.12 : 614.40 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.12/614.40 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.12x = 614.40 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.12x = 151,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,830.53/409.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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