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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.12, 914.77 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.12, 914.77 and 393.58 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.12 : 914.77 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.12/914.77 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.12x = 914.77 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.12x = 360,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,035.18/610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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