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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.54, 911.13 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.54, 911.13 and 237.31 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.54 : 911.13 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.54/911.13 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.54x = 911.13 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.54x = 216,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,220.26/607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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