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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.94, 910.56 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.94, 910.56 and 260.10 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 910.56 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/910.56 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 910.56 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 236,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,836.17/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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