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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 609.85 and 244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 609.85 and 244.52 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 609.85 = 244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/609.85 = 244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 609.85 × 244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 149,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,121.44/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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