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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.97, 911.26 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.97, 911.26 and 261.24 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.97 : 911.26 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.97/911.26 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.97x = 911.26 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.97x = 238,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,054.47/607.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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