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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.57, 610.13 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.57, 610.13 and 244.76 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.57 : 610.13 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.57/610.13 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.57x = 610.13 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.57x = 149,332.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,332.98/407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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