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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 915.17 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 915.17 and 245.03 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 915.17 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/915.17 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 915.17 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 224,238.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,238.30/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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