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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 613.52 and 255.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 613.52 and 255.29 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 613.52 = 255.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/613.52 = 255.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 613.52 × 255.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 156,625.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,625.78/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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