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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 609.48 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 609.48 and 243.66 is: 365.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 609.48 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/609.48 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 609.48 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 148,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,505.90/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.47

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