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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 611.62 and 245.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 611.62 and 245.71 is: 368.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 611.62 = 245.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/611.62 = 245.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 611.62 × 245.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 150,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,281.15/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.00

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