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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.71, 912.00 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.71, 912.00 and 242.60 is: 364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.71 : 912.00 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.71/912.00 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.71x = 912.00 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.71x = 221,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,251.81/607.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.08

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