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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 624.18 and 245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 624.18 and 245.72 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 624.18 = 245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/624.18 = 245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 624.18 × 245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 153,373.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,373.51/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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