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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.50, 615.79 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.50, 615.79 and 247.09 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.50 : 615.79 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.50/615.79 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.50x = 615.79 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.50x = 152,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,154.09/410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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