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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.76, 607.52 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.76, 607.52 and 242.76 is: 364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.76 : 607.52 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.76/607.52 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.76x = 607.52 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.76x = 147,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,481.56/404.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.37

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