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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 627.45 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 627.45 and 245.20 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 627.45 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/627.45 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 627.45 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 153,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,850.74/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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