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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.03, 911.33 and 261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.03, 911.33 and 261.55 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.03 : 911.33 = 261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.03/911.33 = 261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.03x = 911.33 × 261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.03x = 238,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,358.36/608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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