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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.65, 600.95 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.65, 600.95 and 244.91 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.65 : 600.95 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.65/600.95 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.65x = 600.95 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.65x = 147,180.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,180.78/401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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