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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 913.01 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 913.01 and 243.41 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 913.01 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/913.01 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 913.01 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 222,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,229.98/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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