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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.02, 628.31 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.02, 628.31 and 245.74 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.02 : 628.31 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.02/628.31 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.02x = 628.31 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.02x = 154,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,400.90/419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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