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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 612.16 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 612.16 and 245.76 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 612.16 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/612.16 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 612.16 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 150,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,444.44/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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