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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.76, 912.12 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.76, 912.12 and 266 is: 399.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.76 : 912.12 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.76/912.12 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.76x = 912.12 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.76x = 242,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,623.92/607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.21

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