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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.01, 908.37 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.01, 908.37 and 259.06 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.01 : 908.37 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.01/908.37 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.01x = 908.37 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.01x = 235,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,320.06/606.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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