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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.07, 910.36 and 260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.07, 910.36 and 260.56 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.07 : 910.36 = 260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.07/910.36 = 260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.07x = 910.36 × 260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.07x = 237,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,197.55/607.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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