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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.85, 627.92 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.85, 627.92 and 245.09 is: 367.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.85 : 627.92 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.85/627.92 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.85x = 627.92 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.85x = 153,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,893.77/418.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.42

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