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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.01, 910.17 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.01, 910.17 and 260.12 is: 390.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.01 : 910.17 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.01/910.17 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.01x = 910.17 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.01x = 236,756.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,756.67/607.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.04

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