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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.36, 910.23 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.36, 910.23 and 278.33 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.36 : 910.23 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.36/910.23 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.36x = 910.23 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.36x = 253,342.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,342.92/607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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