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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 627.79 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 627.79 and 245.27 is: 367.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 627.79 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/627.79 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 627.79 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 153,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,973.69/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.96

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