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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.65 and 244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.65 and 244.27 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.65 = 244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.65 = 244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.65 × 244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 149,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,892.91/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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