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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 608.59 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 608.59 and 243.51 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 608.59 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/608.59 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 608.59 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 148,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,197.75/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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