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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 912.50 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 912.50 and 266.25 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 912.50 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/912.50 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 912.50 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 242,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,951.79/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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