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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 611.22 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 611.22 and 244.67 is: 367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 611.22 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/611.22 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 611.22 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 149,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,547.81/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.55

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