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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 609.15 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 609.15 and 244.05 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 609.15 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/609.15 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 609.15 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 148,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,663.06/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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