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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 910.29 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 910.29 and 260.34 is: 390.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 910.29 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/910.29 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 910.29 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 236,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,984.90/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.41

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