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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.58, 909.39 and 260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.58, 909.39 and 260.14 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.58 : 909.39 = 260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.58/909.39 = 260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.58x = 909.39 × 260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.58x = 236,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,568.71/606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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