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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.38, 911.96 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.38, 911.96 and 261.86 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.38 : 911.96 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.38/911.96 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.38x = 911.96 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.38x = 238,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,805.85/608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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