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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.97, 613.99 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.97, 613.99 and 244.74 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.97 : 613.99 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.97/613.99 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.97x = 613.99 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.97x = 150,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,267.91/408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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