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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.28, 607.08 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.28, 607.08 and 242.76 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.28 : 607.08 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.28/607.08 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.28x = 607.08 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.28x = 147,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,374.74/404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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