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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 613.53 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 613.53 and 246.92 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 613.53 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/613.53 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 613.53 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 151,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,489.76/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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