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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.33 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.33 and 245.07 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.33 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.33 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.33 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 153,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,740.68/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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