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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.44 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.44 and 238.08 is: 356.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.44 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.44 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.44 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 146,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,047.80/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.84

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