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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.50, 913.11 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.50, 913.11 and 266.50 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.50 : 913.11 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.50/913.11 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.50x = 913.11 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.50x = 243,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,343.82/608.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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