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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 614.02 and 244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 614.02 and 244.90 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 614.02 = 244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/614.02 = 244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 614.02 × 244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 150,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,373.50/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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