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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 906.36 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 906.36 and 258.24 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 906.36 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/906.36 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 906.36 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 234,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,058.41/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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