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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.76, 911.62 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.76, 911.62 and 242.34 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.76 : 911.62 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.76/911.62 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.76x = 911.62 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.76x = 220,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,921.99/607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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