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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 912.86 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 912.86 and 262.07 is: 393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 912.86 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/912.86 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 912.86 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 239,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,233.22/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.00

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