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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 907.47 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 907.47 and 258.42 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 907.47 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/907.47 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 907.47 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 234,508.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,508.40/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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