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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.97, 608.02 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.97, 608.02 and 243.29 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.97 : 608.02 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.97/608.02 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.97x = 608.02 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.97x = 147,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,926.10/405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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