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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.85, 912.01 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.85, 912.01 and 242.67 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.85 : 912.01 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.85/912.01 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.85x = 912.01 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.85x = 221,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,317.47/607.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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