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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.98, 614.04 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.98, 614.04 and 247.50 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.98 : 614.04 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.98/614.04 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.98x = 614.04 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.98x = 151,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,974.90/409.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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