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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 911.16 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 911.16 and 261.06 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 911.16 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/911.16 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 911.16 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 237,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,867.43/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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