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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 912.98 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 912.98 and 243.44 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 912.98 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/912.98 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 912.98 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 222,255.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,255.85/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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