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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.87, 615.74 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.87, 615.74 and 247.67 is: 372.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.87 : 615.74 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.87/615.74 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.87x = 615.74 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.87x = 152,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,496.01/409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.06

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