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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 911.61 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 911.61 and 242.94 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 911.61 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/911.61 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 911.61 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 221,466.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,466.53/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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