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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 911.40 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 911.40 and 242.52 is: 363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 911.40 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/911.40 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 911.40 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 221,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,032.73/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.66

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