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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.59, 920.25 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.59, 920.25 and 243.42 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.59 : 920.25 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.59/920.25 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.59x = 920.25 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.59x = 224,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,007.26/613.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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