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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.38, 610.46 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.38, 610.46 and 244.89 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.38 : 610.46 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.38/610.46 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.38x = 610.46 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.38x = 149,495.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,495.55/407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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