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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.05, 907.55 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.05, 907.55 and 258.21 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.05 : 907.55 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.05/907.55 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.05x = 907.55 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.05x = 234,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,338.49/605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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