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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.86, 913.76 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.86, 913.76 and 243.68 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.86 : 913.76 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.86/913.76 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.86x = 913.76 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.86x = 222,663.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,663.82/608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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