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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 614.22 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 614.22 and 247.02 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 614.22 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/614.22 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 614.22 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 151,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,724.62/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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