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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 913.49 and 243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 913.49 and 243.53 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 913.49 = 243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/913.49 = 243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 913.49 × 243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 222,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,460.77/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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