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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.49, 627.52 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.49, 627.52 and 245.20 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.49 : 627.52 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.49/627.52 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.49x = 627.52 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.49x = 153,863.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,863.54/418.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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