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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 908.01 and 258.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 908.01 and 258.39 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 908.01 = 258.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/908.01 = 258.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 908.01 × 258.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 234,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,620.70/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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