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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 911.30 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 911.30 and 260.57 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 911.30 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/911.30 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 911.30 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 237,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,451.58/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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