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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 911.39 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 911.39 and 260.78 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 911.39 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/911.39 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 911.39 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 237,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,666.42/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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