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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 615.60 and 246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 615.60 and 246.04 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 615.60 = 246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/615.60 = 246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 615.60 × 246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 151,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,460.69/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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