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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.68, 1,370.52 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.68, 1,370.52 and 393.66 is: 590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.68 : 1,370.52 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.68/1,370.52 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.68x = 1,370.52 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.68x = 539,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,518.90/913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.49

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