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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 911.82 and 243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 911.82 and 243.04 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 911.82 = 243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/911.82 = 243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 911.82 × 243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 221,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,608.73/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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