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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.09, 910.58 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.09, 910.58 and 241.78 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.09 : 910.58 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.09/910.58 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.09x = 910.58 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.09x = 220,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,160.03/607.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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