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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.60, 610.86 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.60, 610.86 and 245.06 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.60 : 610.86 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.60/610.86 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.60x = 610.86 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.60x = 149,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,697.35/407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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