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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.33, 613.32 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.33, 613.32 and 246.61 is: 369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.33 : 613.32 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.33/613.32 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.33x = 613.32 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.33x = 151,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,250.85/409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.51

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