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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.51, 614.82 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.51, 614.82 and 247.84 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.51 : 614.82 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.51/614.82 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.51x = 614.82 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.51x = 152,376.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,376.99/410.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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