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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 907.79 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 907.79 and 258.44 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 907.79 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/907.79 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 907.79 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 234,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,603.42/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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