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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.94, 909.80 and 260.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.94, 909.80 and 260.50 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 909.80 = 260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/909.80 = 260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 909.80 × 260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 236,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,997.05/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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