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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 608.44 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 608.44 and 244.31 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 608.44 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/608.44 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 608.44 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 148,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,647.98/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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