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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 912.71 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 912.71 and 243.04 is: 364.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 912.71 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/912.71 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 912.71 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 221,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,825.04/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.69

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