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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 909.45 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 909.45 and 259.54 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 909.45 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/909.45 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 909.45 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 236,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,036.38/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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