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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 628.08 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 628.08 and 245.57 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 628.08 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/628.08 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 628.08 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 154,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,237.61/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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