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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.48, 611.30 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.48, 611.30 and 243.08 is: 364.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.48 : 611.30 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.48/611.30 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.48x = 611.30 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.48x = 148,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,595.12/407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.67

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