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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 910.34 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 910.34 and 260.04 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 910.34 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/910.34 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 910.34 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 236,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,724.81/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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