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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 913.38 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 913.38 and 243.81 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 913.38 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/913.38 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 913.38 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 222,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,691.18/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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