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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 913.46 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 913.46 and 262.01 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 913.46 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/913.46 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 913.46 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 239,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,329.78/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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