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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 914.00 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 914.00 and 392.67 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 914.00 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/914.00 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 914.00 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 358,898.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,898.42/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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