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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.17, 608.67 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.17, 608.67 and 242.97 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.17 : 608.67 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.17/608.67 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.17x = 608.67 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.17x = 147,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,888.55/405.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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