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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.50, 614.67 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.50, 614.67 and 255.48 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.50 : 614.67 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.50/614.67 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.50x = 614.67 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.50x = 157,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,035.89/409.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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