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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 907.70 and 258.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 907.70 and 258.95 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 907.70 = 258.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/907.70 = 258.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 907.70 × 258.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 235,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,051.83/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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