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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 614.22 and 255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 614.22 and 255.49 is: 383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 614.22 = 255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/614.22 = 255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 614.22 × 255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 156,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,924.57/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.06

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