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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 915.15 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 915.15 and 244.86 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 915.15 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/915.15 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 915.15 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 224,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,083.63/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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