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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.36, 608.62 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.36, 608.62 and 243.70 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.36 : 608.62 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.36/608.62 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.36x = 608.62 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.36x = 148,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,320.69/406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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