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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 614.99 and 255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 614.99 and 255.93 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 614.99 = 255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/614.99 = 255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 614.99 × 255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 157,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,393.11/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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