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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.19 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.19 and 262.05 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.19 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.19 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.19 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 239,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,033.52/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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