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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 910.06 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 910.06 and 259.72 is: 389.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 910.06 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/910.06 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 910.06 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 236,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,360.78/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.61

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