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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 907.55 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 907.55 and 258.32 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 907.55 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/907.55 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 907.55 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 234,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,432.49/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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