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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 908.50 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 908.50 and 258.92 is: 388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 908.50 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/908.50 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 908.50 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 235,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,228.82/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.43

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