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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 913.77 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 913.77 and 243.90 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 913.77 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/913.77 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 913.77 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 222,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,868.50/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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