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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 911.94 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 911.94 and 278.66 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 911.94 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/911.94 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 911.94 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 254,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,121.20/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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