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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 911.52 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 911.52 and 242.46 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 911.52 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/911.52 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 911.52 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 221,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,007.14/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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