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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.55, 1,369.89 and 393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.55, 1,369.89 and 393.53 is: 590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.55 : 1,369.89 = 393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.55/1,369.89 = 393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.55x = 1,369.89 × 393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.55x = 539,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,085.96/913.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.10

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