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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.82, 914.82 and 244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.82, 914.82 and 244.78 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.82 : 914.82 = 244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.82/914.82 = 244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.82x = 914.82 × 244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.82x = 223,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,929.64/609.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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