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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 611.37 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 611.37 and 245.57 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 611.37 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/611.37 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 611.37 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 150,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,131.07/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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