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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.90, 611.04 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.90, 611.04 and 245.90 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.90 : 611.04 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.90/611.04 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.90x = 611.04 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.90x = 150,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,257.19/407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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