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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.37, 613.26 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.37, 613.26 and 255.35 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.37 : 613.26 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.37/613.26 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.37x = 613.26 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.37x = 156,597.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,597.47/409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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