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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.19, 913.82 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.19, 913.82 and 262.64 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.19 : 913.82 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.19/913.82 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.19x = 913.82 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.19x = 240,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,006.66/609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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