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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.75, 913.41 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.75, 913.41 and 262.19 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.75 : 913.41 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.75/913.41 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.75x = 913.41 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.75x = 239,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,482.40/608.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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