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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 911.84 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 911.84 and 242.60 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 911.84 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/911.84 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 911.84 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 221,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,212.38/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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