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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.68, 913.49 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.68, 913.49 and 243.71 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.68 : 913.49 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.68/913.49 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.68x = 913.49 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.68x = 222,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,620.86/608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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