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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 607.69 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 607.69 and 243.81 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 607.69 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/607.69 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 607.69 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 148,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,159.53/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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