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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.56, 911.84 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.56, 911.84 and 242.61 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.56 : 911.84 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.56/911.84 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.56x = 911.84 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.56x = 221,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,220.29/607.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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