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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612.16 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612.16 and 245.76 is: 368.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612.16 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612.16 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612.16 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 150,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,444.44/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.59

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