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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.62, 1,370.43 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.62, 1,370.43 and 393.58 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.62 : 1,370.43 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.62/1,370.43 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.62x = 1,370.43 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.62x = 539,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,373.84/913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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