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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 910.99 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 910.99 and 242.07 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 910.99 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/910.99 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 910.99 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 220,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,523.35/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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