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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 609.39 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 609.39 and 244.20 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 609.39 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/609.39 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 609.39 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 148,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,813.04/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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