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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 913.03 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 913.03 and 261.72 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 913.03 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/913.03 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 913.03 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 238,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,958.21/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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