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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 611.03 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 611.03 and 245.27 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 611.03 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/611.03 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 611.03 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 149,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,869.47/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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