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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 911.30 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 911.30 and 260.86 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 911.30 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/911.30 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 911.30 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 237,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,721.72/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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