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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.66, 613.55 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.66, 613.55 and 246.98 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.66 : 613.55 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.66/613.55 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.66x = 613.55 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.66x = 151,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,534.58/409.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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