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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 608.58 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 608.58 and 242.91 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 608.58 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/608.58 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 608.58 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 147,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,830.17/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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