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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.57, 611.16 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.57, 611.16 and 243.11 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.57 : 611.16 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.57/611.16 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.57x = 611.16 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.57x = 148,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,580.02/407.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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