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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 912.36 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 912.36 and 242.84 is: 364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 912.36 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/912.36 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 912.36 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 221,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,557.50/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.52

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