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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 913.05 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 913.05 and 243.60 is: 365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 913.05 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/913.05 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 913.05 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 222,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,418.98/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.49

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