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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 912.38 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 912.38 and 261.34 is: 392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 912.38 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/912.38 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 912.38 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 238,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,437.80/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.16

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