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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.97 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.97 and 245.12 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.97 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.97 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.97 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 153,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,924.25/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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