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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.39, 1,370.61 and 386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.39, 1,370.61 and 386.26 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.39 : 1,370.61 = 386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.39/1,370.61 = 386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.39x = 1,370.61 × 386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.39x = 529,404.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,404.00/913.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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