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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.60, 913.23 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.60, 913.23 and 266.60 is: 400.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.60 : 913.23 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.60/913.23 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.60x = 913.23 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.60x = 243,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,467.12/608.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.04

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