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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 908.03 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 908.03 and 258.59 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 908.03 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/908.03 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 908.03 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 234,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,810.39/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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