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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.27, 911.10 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.27, 911.10 and 261.15 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.27 : 911.10 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.27/911.10 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.27x = 911.10 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.27x = 237,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,929.86/608.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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