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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 610.27 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 610.27 and 243.83 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 610.27 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/610.27 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 610.27 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 148,803.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,803.05/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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