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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.78, 610.99 and 245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.78, 610.99 and 245.13 is: 367.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.78 : 610.99 = 245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.78/610.99 = 245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.78x = 610.99 × 245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.78x = 149,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,770.45/407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.28

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