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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.59, 613.91 and 247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.59, 613.91 and 247.39 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.59 : 613.91 = 247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.59/613.91 = 247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.59x = 613.91 × 247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.59x = 151,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,874.28/409.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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