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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.57, 614.65 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.57, 614.65 and 255.72 is: 383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.57 : 614.65 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.57/614.65 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.57x = 614.65 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.57x = 157,178.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178.30/409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.76

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