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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.71, 912.76 and 243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.71, 912.76 and 243.31 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.71 : 912.76 = 243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.71/912.76 = 243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.71x = 912.76 × 243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.71x = 222,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,083.64/608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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