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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 908.52 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 908.52 and 259.27 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 908.52 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/908.52 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 908.52 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 235,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,551.98/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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