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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.68, 612.54 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.68, 612.54 and 244.28 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.68 : 612.54 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.68/612.54 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.68x = 612.54 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.68x = 149,631.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,631.27/408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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