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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.22, 907.92 and 258.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.22, 907.92 and 258.55 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.22 : 907.92 = 258.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.22/907.92 = 258.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.22x = 907.92 × 258.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.22x = 234,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,743.85/605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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