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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.39, 611.76 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.39, 611.76 and 245.97 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.39 : 611.76 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.39/611.76 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.39x = 611.76 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.39x = 150,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,474.61/408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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