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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.86, 913.32 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.86, 913.32 and 243.55 is: 365.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.86 : 913.32 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.86/913.32 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.86x = 913.32 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.86x = 222,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,439.09/608.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.34

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