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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 609.12 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 609.12 and 244.26 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 609.12 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/609.12 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 609.12 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 148,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,783.65/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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