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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.64, 905.82 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.64, 905.82 and 261.64 is: 392.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.64 : 905.82 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.64/905.82 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.64x = 905.82 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.64x = 236,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,998.74/603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.62

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