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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 612.60 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 612.60 and 244.14 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 612.60 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/612.60 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 612.60 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 149,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,560.16/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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