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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 614.28 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 614.28 and 247.42 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 614.28 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/614.28 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 614.28 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 151,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,985.16/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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