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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.40, 613.20 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.40, 613.20 and 246.50 is: 369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.40 : 613.20 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.40/613.20 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.40x = 613.20 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.40x = 151,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,153.80/409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.21

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