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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.19, 613.68 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.19, 613.68 and 255.03 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.19 : 613.68 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.19/613.68 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.19x = 613.68 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.19x = 156,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,507.00/409.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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