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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.86, 915.26 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.86, 915.26 and 244.68 is: 367.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.86 : 915.26 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.86/915.26 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.86x = 915.26 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.86x = 223,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,945.82/609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.21

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