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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.75, 614.52 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.75, 614.52 and 255.11 is: 382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.75 : 614.52 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.75/614.52 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.75x = 614.52 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.75x = 156,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,770.20/409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.60

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