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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 610.17 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 610.17 and 243.97 is: 366.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 610.17 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/610.17 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 610.17 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 148,863.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,863.17/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.50

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