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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.91, 607.10 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.91, 607.10 and 242.51 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.91 : 607.10 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.91/607.10 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.91x = 607.10 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.91x = 147,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,223.57/404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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