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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.26, 613.56 and 255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.26, 613.56 and 255.26 is: 382.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.26 : 613.56 = 255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.26/613.56 = 255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.26x = 613.56 × 255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.26x = 156,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,617.33/409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.68

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