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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 610.20 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 610.20 and 245.52 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 610.20 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/610.20 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 610.20 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 149,816.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,816.30/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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