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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 608.82 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 608.82 and 243.60 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 608.82 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/608.82 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 608.82 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 148,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,308.55/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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