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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.07, 910.26 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.07, 910.26 and 391.20 is: 585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.07 : 910.26 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.07/910.26 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.07x = 910.26 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.07x = 356,093.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,093.71/608.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.61

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