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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.53, 912.76 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.53, 912.76 and 243.06 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.53 : 912.76 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.53/912.76 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.53x = 912.76 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.53x = 221,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,849.67/608.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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