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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 609.02 and 244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 609.02 and 244.17 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 609.02 = 244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/609.02 = 244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 609.02 × 244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 148,704.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,704.41/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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