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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 610.99 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 610.99 and 245.32 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 610.99 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/610.99 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 610.99 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 149,888.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,888.07/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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