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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 915.18 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 915.18 and 390.88 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 915.18 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/915.18 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 915.18 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 357,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,725.56/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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