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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.83, 614.85 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.83, 614.85 and 247.23 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.83 : 614.85 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.83/614.85 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.83x = 614.85 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.83x = 152,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,009.37/409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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