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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 913.32 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 913.32 and 262.32 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 913.32 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/913.32 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 913.32 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 239,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,582.10/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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