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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 911.10 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 911.10 and 261.16 is: 391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 911.10 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/911.10 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 911.10 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 237,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,942.88/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.40

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