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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.42, 611.15 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.42, 611.15 and 244.88 is: 367.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.42 : 611.15 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.42/611.15 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.42x = 611.15 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.42x = 149,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,654.13/407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.33

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