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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 613.26 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 613.26 and 246.75 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 613.26 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/613.26 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 613.26 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 151,321.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,321.91/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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