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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 609.39 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 609.39 and 244.35 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 609.39 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/609.39 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 609.39 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 148,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,904.45/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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