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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 913.41 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 913.41 and 261.97 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 913.41 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/913.41 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 913.41 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 239,283.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,283.73/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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