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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 912.34 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 912.34 and 262.11 is: 392.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 912.34 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/912.34 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 912.34 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 239,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,132.13/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.90

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