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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 909.05 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 909.05 and 259.11 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 909.05 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/909.05 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 909.05 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 235,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,542.65/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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