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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 910.17 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 910.17 and 260.40 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 910.17 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/910.17 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 910.17 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 237,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,008.27/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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