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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 912.26 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 912.26 and 261.28 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 912.26 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/912.26 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 912.26 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 238,355.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,355.29/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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