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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 914 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 914 and 244.10 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 914 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/914 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 914 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 223,107.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,107.40/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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