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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.16, 607.83 and 242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.16, 607.83 and 242.95 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.16 : 607.83 = 242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.16/607.83 = 242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.16x = 607.83 × 242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.16x = 147,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,672.30/405.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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