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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 612.49 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 612.49 and 246.13 is: 368.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 612.49 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/612.49 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 612.49 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 150,752.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,752.16/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.79

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