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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.80, 913.86 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.80, 913.86 and 243.84 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.80 : 913.86 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.80/913.86 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.80x = 913.86 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.80x = 222,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,835.62/608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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