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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.23, 614 and 246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.23, 614 and 246.82 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.23 : 614 = 246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.23/614 = 246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.23x = 614 × 246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.23x = 151,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,547.48/409.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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