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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.59, 608.96 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.59, 608.96 and 243.93 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.59 : 608.96 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.59/608.96 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.59x = 608.96 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.59x = 148,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,543.61/406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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