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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 911.27 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 911.27 and 260.57 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 911.27 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/911.27 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 911.27 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 237,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,443.76/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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