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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 908.21 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 908.21 and 259.13 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 908.21 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/908.21 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 908.21 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 235,347.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,347.38/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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