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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.03, 606.79 and 242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.03, 606.79 and 242.71 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.03 : 606.79 = 242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.03/606.79 = 242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.03x = 606.79 × 242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.03x = 147,274.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,274.00/404.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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