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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.84, 912.58 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.84, 912.58 and 262.44 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.84 : 912.58 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.84/912.58 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.84x = 912.58 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.84x = 239,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,497.50/608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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