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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 911.58 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 911.58 and 242.29 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 911.58 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/911.58 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 911.58 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 220,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,864.44/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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