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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 913.84 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 913.84 and 244.01 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 913.84 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/913.84 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 913.84 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 222,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,986.10/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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