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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.49, 608.20 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.49, 608.20 and 243.06 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.49 : 608.20 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.49/608.20 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.49x = 608.20 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.49x = 147,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,824.84/405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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