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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.12, 611.52 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.12, 611.52 and 245.28 is: 367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.12 : 611.52 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.12/611.52 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.12x = 611.52 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.12x = 149,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,993.63/408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.52

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