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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 628.86 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 628.86 and 245.98 is: 369.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 628.86 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/628.86 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 628.86 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 154,686.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,686.98/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.01

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