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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 613.71 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 613.71 and 247.32 is: 370.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 613.71 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/613.71 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 613.71 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 151,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,782.76/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.82

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