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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.34, 607.98 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.34, 607.98 and 242.66 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.34 : 607.98 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.34/607.98 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.34x = 607.98 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.34x = 147,532.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,532.43/405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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