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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 912.05 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 912.05 and 242.63 is: 364.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 912.05 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/912.05 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 912.05 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 221,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,292.97/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.12

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