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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 911.34 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 911.34 and 260.75 is: 390.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 911.34 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/911.34 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 911.34 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 237,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,634.18/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.93

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