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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.29, 609.12 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.29, 609.12 and 244.08 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.29 : 609.12 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.29/609.12 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.29x = 609.12 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.29x = 148,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,674.01/406.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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