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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.88, 610.32 and 244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.88, 610.32 and 244.44 is: 366.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.88 : 610.32 = 244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.88/610.32 = 244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.88x = 610.32 × 244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.88x = 149,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,186.62/406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.66

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