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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 913.14 and 261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 913.14 and 261.93 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 913.14 = 261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/913.14 = 261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 913.14 × 261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 239,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,178.76/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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