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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.96, 911.67 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.96, 911.67 and 242.65 is: 363.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.96 : 911.67 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.96/911.67 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.96x = 911.67 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.96x = 221,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,216.73/607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.87

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