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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607, 909.98 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607, 909.98 and 260.32 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607 : 909.98 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607/909.98 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607x = 909.98 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607x = 236,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,885.99/607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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