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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.45, 608.75 and 243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.45, 608.75 and 243.82 is: 365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.45 : 608.75 = 243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.45/608.75 = 243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.45x = 608.75 × 243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.45x = 148,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,421.16/406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.17

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