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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 911.96 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 911.96 and 261.64 is: 392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 911.96 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/911.96 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 911.96 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 238,603.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,603.91/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.35

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