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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 610.40 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 610.40 and 242.81 is: 363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 610.40 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/610.40 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 610.40 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 148,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,211.54/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.30

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