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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 915.02 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 915.02 and 244.73 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 915.02 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/915.02 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 915.02 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 223,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,928.05/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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