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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 913.55 and 243.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 913.55 and 243.63 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 913.55 = 243.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/913.55 = 243.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 913.55 × 243.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 222,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,568.19/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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