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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.22, 611.39 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.22, 611.39 and 245.54 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.22 : 611.39 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.22/611.39 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.22x = 611.39 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.22x = 150,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,122.84/408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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