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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 614.55 and 255.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 614.55 and 255.17 is: 383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 614.55 = 255.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/614.55 = 255.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 614.55 × 255.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 156,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,814.72/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.26

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