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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.30, 609.86 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.30, 609.86 and 244.76 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.30 : 609.86 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.30/609.86 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.30x = 609.86 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.30x = 149,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,269.33/407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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