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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.01, 913.35 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.01, 913.35 and 262.55 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.01 : 913.35 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.01/913.35 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.01x = 913.35 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.01x = 239,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,800.04/609.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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