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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.38, 608.67 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.38, 608.67 and 244.26 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.38 : 608.67 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.38/608.67 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.38x = 608.67 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.38x = 148,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,673.73/406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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