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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.37, 911.78 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.37, 911.78 and 261.29 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.37 : 911.78 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.37/911.78 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.37x = 911.78 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.37x = 238,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,239.00/608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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