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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 912.86 and 243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 912.86 and 243.94 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 912.86 = 243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/912.86 = 243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 912.86 × 243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 222,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,683.07/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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