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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 913.01 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 913.01 and 243.23 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 913.01 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/913.01 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 913.01 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 222,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,065.64/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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