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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.45, 613.53 and 244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.45, 613.53 and 244.60 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.45 : 613.53 = 244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.45/613.53 = 244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.45x = 613.53 × 244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.45x = 150,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,069.44/409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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