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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 609.04 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 609.04 and 243.72 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 609.04 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/609.04 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 609.04 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 148,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,434.16/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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