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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 907.97 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 907.97 and 258.66 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 907.97 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/907.97 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 907.97 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 234,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,849.69/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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