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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 913.88 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 913.88 and 262.77 is: 393.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 913.88 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/913.88 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 913.88 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 240,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,140.25/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.97

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