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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.66, 913.29 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.66, 913.29 and 243.76 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.66 : 913.29 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.66/913.29 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.66x = 913.29 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.66x = 222,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,623.57/608.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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