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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 912.05 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 912.05 and 242.61 is: 364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 912.05 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/912.05 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 912.05 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 221,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,271.24/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.02

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