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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 912.84 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 912.84 and 261.92 is: 392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 912.84 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/912.84 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 912.84 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 239,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,091.05/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.89

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