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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 914.37 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 914.37 and 390.27 is: 585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 914.37 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/914.37 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 914.37 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 356,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,851.18/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.79

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