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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 911.20 and 242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 911.20 and 242.29 is: 363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 911.20 = 242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/911.20 = 242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 911.20 × 242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 220,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,770.09/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.15

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