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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 907.36 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 907.36 and 258.15 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 907.36 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/907.36 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 907.36 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 234,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,234.98/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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