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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.78, 911.73 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.78, 911.73 and 261.16 is: 391.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.78 : 911.73 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.78/911.73 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.78x = 911.73 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.78x = 238,107.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,107.41/607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.77

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