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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 607.62 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 607.62 and 243.26 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 607.62 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/607.62 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 607.62 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 147,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,809.64/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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