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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.22, 909.50 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.22, 909.50 and 259.40 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.22 : 909.50 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.22/909.50 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.22x = 909.50 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.22x = 235,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,925.28/606.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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