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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 614.55 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 614.55 and 247.34 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 614.55 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/614.55 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 614.55 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 152,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,002.80/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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