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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.12, 913.28 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.12, 913.28 and 392.58 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.12 : 913.28 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.12/913.28 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.12x = 913.28 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.12x = 358,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,533.50/609.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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