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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 609.81 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 609.81 and 244.56 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 609.81 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/609.81 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 609.81 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 149,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,135.13/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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