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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.30, 612.87 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.30, 612.87 and 246.76 is: 369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.30 : 612.87 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.30/612.87 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.30x = 612.87 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.30x = 151,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,231.80/409.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.49

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