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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 611.31 and 244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 611.31 and 244.71 is: 367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 611.31 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/611.31 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 611.31 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 149,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,593.67/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.62

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