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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 911.14 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 911.14 and 241.71 is: 362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 911.14 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/911.14 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 911.14 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 220,231.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,231.05/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.75

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