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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 913.35 and 393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 913.35 and 393.06 is: 589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 913.35 = 393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/913.35 = 393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 913.35 × 393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 359,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,001.35/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.17

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