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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.29, 913.16 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.29, 913.16 and 262.20 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.29 : 913.16 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.29/913.16 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.29x = 913.16 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.29x = 239,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,433.16/609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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