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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.29, 607.17 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.29, 607.17 and 242.96 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.29 : 607.17 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.29/607.17 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.29x = 607.17 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.29x = 147,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,518.02/404.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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