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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 609.96 and 244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 609.96 and 244.49 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 609.96 = 244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/609.96 = 244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 609.96 × 244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 149,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,126.99/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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