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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 911.82 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 911.82 and 242.48 is: 363.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 911.82 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/911.82 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 911.82 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 221,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,092.34/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.89

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