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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 915.12 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 915.12 and 245.18 is: 367.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 915.12 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/915.12 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 915.12 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 224,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,364.55/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.82

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