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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.59, 912.89 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.59, 912.89 and 243.47 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.59 : 912.89 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.59/912.89 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.59x = 912.89 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.59x = 222,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,259.05/608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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