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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.28, 914.12 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.28, 914.12 and 244.16 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.28 : 914.12 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.28/914.12 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.28x = 914.12 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.28x = 223,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,191.54/609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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