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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.25, 612.66 and 246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.25, 612.66 and 246.44 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.25 : 612.66 = 246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.25/612.66 = 246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.25x = 612.66 × 246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.25x = 150,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,986.39/409.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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