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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 910.85 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 910.85 and 242.01 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 910.85 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/910.85 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 910.85 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 220,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,433.60/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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