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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 914.57 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 914.57 and 239.46 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 914.57 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/914.57 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 914.57 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 219,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,002.93/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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