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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.90, 608.58 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.90, 608.58 and 243.36 is: 364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.90 : 608.58 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.90/608.58 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.90x = 608.58 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.90x = 148,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,104.03/405.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.88

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