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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 913.71 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 913.71 and 262.97 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 913.71 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/913.71 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 913.71 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 240,273.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,273.75/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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