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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 609 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 609 and 244.09 is: 365.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 609 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/609 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 609 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 148,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,650.81/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.81

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