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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 910.10 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 910.10 and 260.17 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 910.10 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/910.10 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 910.10 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 236,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,776.17/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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