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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.15, 907.04 and 258.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.15, 907.04 and 258.31 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.15 : 907.04 = 258.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.15/907.04 = 258.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.15x = 907.04 × 258.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.15x = 234,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,292.97/605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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