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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 913.02 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 913.02 and 243.42 is: 364.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 913.02 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/913.02 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 913.02 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 222,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,247.33/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.97

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