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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 911.13 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 911.13 and 242.09 is: 363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 911.13 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/911.13 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 911.13 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 220,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,575.46/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.16

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