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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 607.46 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 607.46 and 243.68 is: 364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 607.46 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/607.46 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 607.46 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 148,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,028.44/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.70

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