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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.94, 911.36 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.94, 911.36 and 242.94 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.94 : 911.36 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.94/911.36 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.94x = 911.36 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.94x = 221,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,405.80/607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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