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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 611.51 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 611.51 and 244.98 is: 367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 611.51 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/611.51 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 611.51 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 149,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,806.49/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.48

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