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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.92, 914.08 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.92, 914.08 and 262.84 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.92 : 914.08 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.92/914.08 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.92x = 914.08 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.92x = 240,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,256.79/609.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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