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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 609.24 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 609.24 and 243.90 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 609.24 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/609.24 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 609.24 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 148,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,593.64/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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