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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.78, 914.10 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.78, 914.10 and 244.82 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.78 : 914.10 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.78/914.10 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.78x = 914.10 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.78x = 223,785.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,785.39/609.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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