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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 612.18 and 245.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 612.18 and 245.86 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 612.18 = 245.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/612.18 = 245.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 612.18 × 245.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 150,510.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,510.57/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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