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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.68, 909.37 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.68, 909.37 and 260.18 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.68 : 909.37 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.68/909.37 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.68x = 909.37 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.68x = 236,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,599.89/606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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