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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 611.77 and 244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 611.77 and 244.83 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 611.77 = 244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/611.77 = 244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 611.77 × 244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 149,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,779.65/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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