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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 614.14 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 614.14 and 245.13 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 614.14 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/614.14 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 614.14 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 150,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,544.14/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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