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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912.40 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912.40 and 261.52 is: 392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912.40 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912.40 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912.40 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 238,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,610.85/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.40

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