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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.06, 908.39 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.06, 908.39 and 258.87 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.06 : 908.39 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.06/908.39 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.06x = 908.39 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.06x = 235,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,155.69/606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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