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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.62, 911.82 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.62, 911.82 and 261.32 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.62 : 911.82 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.62/911.82 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.62x = 911.82 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.62x = 238,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,276.80/608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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