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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.34, 607.05 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.34, 607.05 and 242.34 is: 363.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.34 : 607.05 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.34/607.05 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.34x = 607.05 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.34x = 147,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,112.50/404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.83

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