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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.12, 611.40 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.12, 611.40 and 245.12 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.12 : 611.40 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.12/611.40 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.12x = 611.40 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.12x = 149,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,866.37/407.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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