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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 908.09 and 258.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 908.09 and 258.53 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 908.09 = 258.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/908.09 = 258.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 908.09 × 258.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 234,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,762.67/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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