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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 611.02 and 245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 611.02 and 245.29 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 611.02 = 245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/611.02 = 245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 611.02 × 245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 149,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,877.10/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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