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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 609.59 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 609.59 and 244.55 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 609.59 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/609.59 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 609.59 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 149,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,074.01/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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