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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 609.39 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 609.39 and 244.16 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 609.39 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/609.39 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 609.39 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 148,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,788.66/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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