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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 613.39 and 244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 613.39 and 244.81 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 613.39 = 244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/613.39 = 244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 613.39 × 244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 150,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,164.01/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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