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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.06, 913.98 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.06, 913.98 and 392.76 is: 589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.06 : 913.98 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.06/913.98 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.06x = 913.98 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.06x = 358,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,974.78/609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.39

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