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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.36, 611.62 and 245.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.36, 611.62 and 245.70 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.36 : 611.62 = 245.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.36/611.62 = 245.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.36x = 611.62 × 245.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.36x = 150,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,275.03/408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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