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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 907.50 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 907.50 and 258.30 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 907.50 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/907.50 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 907.50 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 234,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,407.25/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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