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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.91, 911.87 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.91, 911.87 and 261.22 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.91 : 911.87 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.91/911.87 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.91x = 911.87 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.91x = 238,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,198.68/607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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