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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.46, 612.69 and 247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.46, 612.69 and 247.18 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.46 : 612.69 = 247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.46/612.69 = 247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.46x = 612.69 × 247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.46x = 151,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,444.71/408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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