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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.49, 626.94 and 245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.49, 626.94 and 245.24 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.49 : 626.94 = 245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.49/626.94 = 245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.49x = 626.94 × 245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.49x = 153,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,750.86/418.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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