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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 609 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 609 and 243.73 is: 365.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 609 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/609 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 609 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 148,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,431.57/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.84

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