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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.51, 608.95 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.51, 608.95 and 244.10 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.51 : 608.95 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.51/608.95 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.51x = 608.95 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.51x = 148,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,645.61/406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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