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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 911.59 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 911.59 and 261.38 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 911.59 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/911.59 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 911.59 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 238,273.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,273.02/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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