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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.20, 913.53 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.20, 913.53 and 391.08 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.20 : 913.53 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.20/913.53 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.20x = 913.53 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.20x = 357,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,263.31/610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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