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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.98, 616.27 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.98, 616.27 and 246.52 is: 369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.98 : 616.27 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.98/616.27 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.98x = 616.27 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.98x = 151,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,922.88/410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.66

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