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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 909.66 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 909.66 and 259.71 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 909.66 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/909.66 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 909.66 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 236,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,247.80/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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