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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.62, 912.60 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.62, 912.60 and 261.73 is: 392.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.62 : 912.60 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.62/912.60 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.62x = 912.60 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.62x = 238,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,854.80/608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.45

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