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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.20, 913.36 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.20, 913.36 and 262.44 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.20 : 913.36 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.20/913.36 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.20x = 913.36 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.20x = 239,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,702.20/609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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