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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.57, 912.97 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.57, 912.97 and 243.37 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.57 : 912.97 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.57/912.97 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.57x = 912.97 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.57x = 222,184.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,184.94/608.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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