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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 608 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 608 and 243.52 is: 364.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 608 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/608 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 608 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 148,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,060.16/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.90

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