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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 614.46 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 614.46 and 247.28 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 614.46 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/614.46 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 614.46 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 151,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,943.67/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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