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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.55, 607.96 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.55, 607.96 and 243.55 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.55 : 607.96 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.55/607.96 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.55x = 607.96 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.55x = 148,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,067.44/405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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