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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 914.79 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 914.79 and 244.76 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 914.79 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/914.79 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 914.79 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 223,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,904.00/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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