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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 611.56 and 245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 611.56 and 245.56 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 611.56 = 245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/611.56 = 245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 611.56 × 245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 150,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,174.67/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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