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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 913.29 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 913.29 and 262.10 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 913.29 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/913.29 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 913.29 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 239,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,373.31/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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