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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 609.32 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 609.32 and 243.41 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 609.32 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/609.32 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 609.32 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 148,312.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,312.14/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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