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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 913.19 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 913.19 and 243.68 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 913.19 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/913.19 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 913.19 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 222,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,520.35/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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