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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 615.52 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 615.52 and 255.44 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 615.52 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/615.52 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 615.52 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 157,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,225.39/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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