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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 910.71 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 910.71 and 242.10 is: 363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 910.71 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/910.71 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 910.71 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 220,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,482.89/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.01

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