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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.20 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.20 and 266.76 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.20 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.20 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.20 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 243,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,605.23/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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