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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 913.12 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 913.12 and 262.18 is: 392.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 913.12 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/913.12 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 913.12 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 239,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,401.80/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.94

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