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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.39, 912.50 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.39, 912.50 and 242.93 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.39 : 912.50 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.39/912.50 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.39x = 912.50 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.39x = 221,667.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,667.85/608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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