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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 911.57 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 911.57 and 242.43 is: 363.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 911.57 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/911.57 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 911.57 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 220,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,990.70/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.68

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