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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.85, 912.63 and 243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.85, 912.63 and 243.13 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.85 : 912.63 = 243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.85/912.63 = 243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.85x = 912.63 × 243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.85x = 221,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,887.73/608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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