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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 910.31 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 910.31 and 241.50 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 910.31 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/910.31 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 910.31 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 219,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,838.66/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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