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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 911.97 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 911.97 and 261.43 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 911.97 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/911.97 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 911.97 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 238,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,414.04/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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