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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 913.26 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 913.26 and 261.86 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 913.26 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/913.26 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 913.26 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 239,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,146.26/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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