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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.84, 610.34 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.84, 610.34 and 244.69 is: 366.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.84 : 610.34 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.84/610.34 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.84x = 610.34 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.84x = 149,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,341.35/407.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.18

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