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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.17, 611.67 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.17, 611.67 and 244.98 is: 368.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.17 : 611.67 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.17/611.67 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.17x = 611.67 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.17x = 149,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,846.92/407.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.02

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