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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.20, 627.68 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.20, 627.68 and 245.04 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.20 : 627.68 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.20/627.68 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.20x = 627.68 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.20x = 153,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,806.71/418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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