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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.05, 610.56 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.05, 610.56 and 243.61 is: 364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.05 : 610.56 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.05/610.56 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.05x = 610.56 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.05x = 148,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,734.25/408.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.50

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