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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 913.60 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 913.60 and 389.12 is: 583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 913.60 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/913.60 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 913.60 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 355,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,494.49/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.60

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