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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.68, 611.04 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.68, 611.04 and 243.28 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.68 : 611.04 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.68/611.04 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.68x = 611.04 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.68x = 148,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,653.81/407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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