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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.37 and 258.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.37 and 258.08 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.37 = 258.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.37 = 258.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.37 × 258.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 234,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,172.76/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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