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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.27, 913.05 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.27, 913.05 and 262.14 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.27 : 913.05 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.27/913.05 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.27x = 913.05 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.27x = 239,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,346.93/609.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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