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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 909.84 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 909.84 and 260.01 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 909.84 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/909.84 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 909.84 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 236,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,567.50/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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