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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.63, 909.24 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.63, 909.24 and 259.76 is: 389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.63 : 909.24 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.63/909.24 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.63x = 909.24 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.63x = 236,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,179.64/606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.33

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