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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.10, 913.24 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.10, 913.24 and 262.42 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.10 : 913.24 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.10/913.24 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.10x = 913.24 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.10x = 239,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,652.44/609.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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