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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 914.24 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 914.24 and 244.03 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 914.24 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/914.24 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 914.24 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 223,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,101.99/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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