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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.75, 907.95 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.75, 907.95 and 258.98 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.75 : 907.95 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.75/907.95 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.75x = 907.95 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.75x = 235,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,140.89/605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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