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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 911.58 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 911.58 and 261.05 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 911.58 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/911.58 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 911.58 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 237,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,967.96/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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