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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.37, 914.28 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.37, 914.28 and 244.19 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.37 : 914.28 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.37/914.28 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.37x = 914.28 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.37x = 223,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,253.46/609.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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