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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.29, 610.62 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.29, 610.62 and 245.08 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.29 : 610.62 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.29/610.62 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.29x = 610.62 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.29x = 149,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,650.75/407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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