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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 910.87 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 910.87 and 255.88 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 910.87 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/910.87 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 910.87 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 233,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,077.20/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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