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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 908.48 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 908.48 and 258.89 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 908.48 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/908.48 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 908.48 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 235,195.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,195.09/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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