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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 911.66 and 242.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 911.66 and 242.55 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 911.66 = 242.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/911.66 = 242.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 911.66 × 242.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 221,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,123.13/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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