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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 610.05 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 610.05 and 244.34 is: 366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 610.05 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/610.05 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 610.05 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 149,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,059.62/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.83

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