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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 912.65 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 912.65 and 243.54 is: 364.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 912.65 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/912.65 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 912.65 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 222,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,265.56/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.98

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