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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 907.32 and 258.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 907.32 and 258.36 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 907.32 = 258.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/907.32 = 258.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 907.32 × 258.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 234,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,415.20/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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