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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 607.87 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 607.87 and 243.10 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 607.87 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/607.87 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 607.87 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 147,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,773.20/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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