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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 911.45 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 911.45 and 242.93 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 911.45 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/911.45 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 911.45 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 221,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,418.55/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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