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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 909.34 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 909.34 and 259.88 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 909.34 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/909.34 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 909.34 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 236,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,320.90/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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