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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.32, 913.36 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.32, 913.36 and 393.04 is: 590.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.32 : 913.36 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.32/913.36 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.32x = 913.36 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.32x = 358,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,987.01/608.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.13

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