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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 901.34 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 901.34 and 258.88 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 901.34 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/901.34 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 901.34 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 233,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,338.90/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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