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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 909.01 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 909.01 and 259.07 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 909.01 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/909.01 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 909.01 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 235,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,496.41/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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