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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 913.65 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 913.65 and 243.95 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 913.65 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/913.65 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 913.65 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 222,884.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,884.92/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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