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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.77 and 243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.77 and 243.35 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.77 = 243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.77 = 243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.77 × 243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 222,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,126.27/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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