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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.64, 607.74 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.64, 607.74 and 242.92 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.64 : 607.74 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.64/607.74 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.64x = 607.74 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.64x = 147,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,632.20/405.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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