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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.12, 609.90 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.12, 609.90 and 244.12 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.12 : 609.90 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.12/609.90 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.12x = 609.90 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.12x = 148,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,888.79/406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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