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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 911.21 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 911.21 and 242.34 is: 363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 911.21 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/911.21 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 911.21 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 220,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,821.42/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.40

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