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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 907.40 and 258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 907.40 and 258.56 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 907.40 = 258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/907.40 = 258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 907.40 × 258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 234,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,617.34/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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