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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.75 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.75 and 245.32 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.75 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.75 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.75 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 150,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,074.51/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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