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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 911.43 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 911.43 and 242.52 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 911.43 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/911.43 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 911.43 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 221,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,036.51/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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