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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 907.32 and 258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 907.32 and 258.30 is: 387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 907.32 = 258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/907.32 = 258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 907.32 × 258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 234,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,360.76/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.27

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