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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 913.14 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 913.14 and 262.62 is: 393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 913.14 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/913.14 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 913.14 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 239,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,808.83/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.66

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