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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 914.07 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 914.07 and 243.87 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 914.07 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/914.07 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 914.07 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 222,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,914.25/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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