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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 609.34 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 609.34 and 244.18 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 609.34 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/609.34 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 609.34 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 148,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,784.37/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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