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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 913.95 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 913.95 and 262.65 is: 393.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 913.95 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/913.95 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 913.95 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 240,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,048.97/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.96

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