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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.87, 913.80 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.87, 913.80 and 243.92 is: 366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.87 : 913.80 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.87/913.80 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.87x = 913.80 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.87x = 222,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,889.53/608.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.07

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