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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 913.56 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 913.56 and 243.74 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 913.56 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/913.56 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 913.56 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 222,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,669.90/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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