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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 908.80 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 908.80 and 259.36 is: 388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 908.80 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/908.80 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 908.80 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 235,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,706.37/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.88

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