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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.97, 920.54 and 243.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.97, 920.54 and 243.57 is: 365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.97 : 920.54 = 243.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.97/920.54 = 243.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.97x = 920.54 × 243.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.97x = 224,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,214.71/613.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.19

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