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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 610.92 and 245.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 610.92 and 245.43 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 610.92 = 245.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/610.92 = 245.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 610.92 × 245.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 149,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,938.10/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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