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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 612.78 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 612.78 and 244.10 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 612.78 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/612.78 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 612.78 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 149,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,576.53/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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