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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.59, 611.96 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.59, 611.96 and 245.93 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.59 : 611.96 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.59/611.96 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.59x = 611.96 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.59x = 150,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,499.32/408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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