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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 628.06 and 245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 628.06 and 245.26 is: 368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 628.06 = 245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/628.06 = 245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 628.06 × 245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 154,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,038.00/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.15

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