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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.71, 607.08 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.71, 607.08 and 242.03 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.71 : 607.08 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.71/607.08 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.71x = 607.08 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.71x = 146,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,931.57/404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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