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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.69, 911.79 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.69, 911.79 and 261.10 is: 391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.69 : 911.79 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.69/911.79 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.69x = 911.79 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.69x = 238,068.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,068.37/607.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.76

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