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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.82, 911.93 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.82, 911.93 and 242.51 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.82 : 911.93 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.82/911.93 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.82x = 911.93 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.82x = 221,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,146.37/607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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