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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.84, 614.10 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.84, 614.10 and 247.66 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.84 : 614.10 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.84/614.10 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.84x = 614.10 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.84x = 152,088.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,088.01/409.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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