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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 615.16 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 615.16 and 247.76 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 615.16 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/615.16 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 615.16 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 152,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,412.04/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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