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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.38, 613.46 and 246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.38, 613.46 and 246.88 is: 369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.38 : 613.46 = 246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.38/613.46 = 246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.38x = 613.46 × 246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.38x = 151,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,451.00/409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.95

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