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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 908.26 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 908.26 and 263.52 is: 395.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 908.26 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/908.26 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 908.26 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 239,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,344.68/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.27

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