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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.75, 913.49 and 243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.75, 913.49 and 243.50 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.75 : 913.49 = 243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.75/913.49 = 243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.75x = 913.49 × 243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.75x = 222,437.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,437.71/608.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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