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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.53, 918.34 and 393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.53, 918.34 and 393.86 is: 589.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.53 : 918.34 = 393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.53/918.34 = 393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.53x = 918.34 × 393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.53x = 361,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,697.39/613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.53

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