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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 910.59 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 910.59 and 242.13 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 910.59 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/910.59 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 910.59 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 220,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,481.16/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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