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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.40, 628.25 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.40, 628.25 and 245.57 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.40 : 628.25 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.40/628.25 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.40x = 628.25 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.40x = 154,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,274.98/419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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