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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 908.11 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 908.11 and 258.69 is: 387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 908.11 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/908.11 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 908.11 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 234,918.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,918.33/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.74

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