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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 608.58 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 608.58 and 244.44 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 608.58 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/608.58 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 608.58 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 148,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,761.30/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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