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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.95, 611.28 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.95, 611.28 and 243.10 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.95 : 611.28 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.95/611.28 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.95x = 611.28 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.95x = 148,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,599.11/407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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