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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.41, 912.39 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.41, 912.39 and 243.25 is: 364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.41 : 912.39 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.41/912.39 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.41x = 912.39 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.41x = 221,938.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,938.87/608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.79

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