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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.60, 911.16 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.60, 911.16 and 242.44 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.60 : 911.16 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.60/911.16 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.60x = 911.16 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.60x = 220,901.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,901.63/607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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