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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 911.02 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 911.02 and 242.05 is: 363.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 911.02 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/911.02 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 911.02 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 220,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,513.63/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.11

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