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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 912.09 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 912.09 and 243.13 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 912.09 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/912.09 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 912.09 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 221,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,756.44/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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