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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 911.55 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 911.55 and 242.60 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 911.55 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/911.55 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 911.55 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 221,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,138.38/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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