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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.47, 606.71 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.47, 606.71 and 242.02 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.47 : 606.71 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.47/606.71 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.47x = 606.71 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.47x = 146,835.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,835.95/404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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