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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 608.10 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 608.10 and 243.66 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 608.10 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/608.10 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 608.10 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 148,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,169.65/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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