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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 914.99 and 244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 914.99 and 244.70 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 914.99 = 244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/914.99 = 244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 914.99 × 244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 223,898.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,898.05/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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