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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 628.72 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 628.72 and 245.55 is: 368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 628.72 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/628.72 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 628.72 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 154,383.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,383.94/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.63

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