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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.13, 904.72 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.13, 904.72 and 261.13 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.13 : 904.72 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.13/904.72 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.13x = 904.72 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.13x = 236,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,249.53/603.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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