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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 913.56 and 243.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 913.56 and 243.91 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 913.56 = 243.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/913.56 = 243.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 913.56 × 243.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 222,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,826.42/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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