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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.04 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.04 and 247.32 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.04 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.04 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.04 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 151,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,864.37/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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