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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.66, 629.35 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.66, 629.35 and 245.94 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.66 : 629.35 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.66/629.35 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.66x = 629.35 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.66x = 154,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,782.34/419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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