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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 910.70 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 910.70 and 260.51 is: 390.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 910.70 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/910.70 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 910.70 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 237,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,240.60/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.79

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